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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.23, 324.06 and 139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.23, 324.06 and 139.01 is: 208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.23 : 324.06 = 139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.23/324.06 = 139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.23x = 324.06 × 139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.23x = 45,045.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,045.96/216.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.33

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